16 Skincare Products to Buy This Month to Cure Your End-of-Summer Blues

"Giving me a retinol product is like giving a kid an ice cream cone — my eyes widen almost instantly, and I'm practically counting down the seconds before I can devour it. I also know that any time I try a new formula, and because the way the vitamin A derivative works, I'm more than likely to experience a little dryness in the beginning of use. Not the case with the Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask ($42) — nestled comfortably between encapsulated retinol lay a mix of hydrating avocado oil and avocado extract (both rich in vitamin E), plus hyaluronic acid, to coddle the skin and keep it feeling baby smooth." — Kelsey Castañon, senior beauty editor

"As someone who's about to have a child, my baby wipe stash is currently far more extensive than my face wipe stash. And that's exactly why these new Aveeno Baby Sensitive All Over Wipes ($11) are my obsession: because I really can use them all over. They may not have been created to remove makeup or sub in for cleanser in a pinch, but they sure do get the job done. And I know pretty soon I'm going to appreciate multi-tasking products more than ever." — Dawn Davis, senior editorial director

"I'm not proud of myself for this, but between deadlines and birthdays this month, I have managed to sleep in my makeup more than I'd like to admit. It's horrible for your skin (like, really bad) and for me, was only made better by using the C&C by Clean & Clear Chill Out Cooling Mint Pore Facial Cleanser ($12) in the morning. The cooling gel lifts gunk out from pores and whisks away any bad decisions, so much so that I haven't had a skin freak-out. . . yet." – KC

"Losing my bottle of the Belif Youth Creator Age Knockdown Bomb ($65) caused a fight between my partner and me. I had just begun falling in love with how it restored my skin's radiance and made it feel plump and bouncy with moisture, with just the very first application. (It contains cedrol and a flower called winter aster to do that.) One night, I showed it to my partner, who then said he loved how firm it made his skin feel . . . and that was the last time I saw the bottle. He swears he doesn't have it, and I guess believe him (for the most part)." - Jesa Marie Calaor, assistant beauty editor

"If you want a face mask that's fun for the 'gram (and, let's face it, who doesn't these days?), look no further. RéVive Masque de Radiance Brightening Moisture Mask ($150) is so shiny, it's practically holographic, and it transitions from pearl to gold before your very eyes. It's also packed with vitamin C and tons of hydrators to simultaneously brighten and moisturize the skin — so your "after" selfie will be as good as the mask shot itself." — DD

"I've always been more of a morning shower-er, mostly because I wake up feeling like a zombie and need that splash of water to get me moving, but the Dove Shower Foam Relaxing Lavender Body Wash ($6) is making a strong case for the nighttime suds. It delivers the same skin-softening benefits and lather as its other foam cleansers, but the subtle lavender scent fills the bathroom with a sense of calm that nearly lulls you to sleep." - KC

"As someone with a few acne scars that I am desperately trying to fade, the Summer Fridays CC Me Serum ($64) has been a life-changing product. It's formulated with vitamin C, squalene, collagen and a botanical cocktail of other skin-loving ingredients to address dark spots and hyperpigmentation. I use it in the morning under my makeup for instant dewy, radiance." — JH

"My love for Savor Beauty's natural Korean-inspired skincare products is well documented. You've already heard me rave about its Yuzu Lemonade Peel, and now I have a new Savor Beauty product to add to my collection: the Savor Beauty Cherry Collagen Peel ($80). It's a light peel that uses pineapple and papaya fruit extracts to gently exfoliate, while cherry juice provides antioxidant products and pea peptides help kick my collagen production up a notch. I like to use this one when my skin is feeling especially sensitive because it seems less harsh than hydroxy acid-based peels but still gives me plump, juicy-looking skin." — Lindsey Unterberger, content director, Makeup.com and Skincare.com

"I have a love-hate relationship with CBD in skincare because I think there's a lot of misinformation out there about what it can and can't do. This CBD Hemp Extract Nighttime Nourishing Cream ($20) from Uncle Bud's sister brand Miss Bud's, however, is the real deal. Its 60mg of pure CBD oil is a strong percentage of the active ingredient — which has been shown to reduce inflammation and potentially fight acne. I love it because unlike most night creams, this one doesn't feel heavy or leave my skin feeling greasy. I never worry that it'll get my pillowcase all sticky, and I still wake up with super-hydrated, calm skin. Plus, the price point can't be beat." — LU